113 - Wanderlust and Lipstick - Beth Whitman Interview

Beth Whitman is a long term traveller and now the owner of Wanderlust and Lipstick: her own travel publishing brand and a tour company. We were interested to figure out why a writer who promotes independent travel came to start running tours and also her specialist tips for women travelling solo.

This interview is not just for the ladies -- Beth's tips are have great practical application for single guys and couples too. It's also motivational, inspiring you to set out on your trip or pursue your goal of funding long-term travel.

* about Beth, her travels and her publishing company.
* myths about women travelling on their own.
* research, be prepared, be confident, don't put yourself in dangerous situations
* packing light and abandoning most electronics
* can publishing travel writing keep you funded for travel?
* Tours vs solo travel, or tours as a warm up for independent travel
* Tours to Bhutan and India

"Do the research and then allow for a lot of serindipity along the way."

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